Letters: Media musn't be manipulated by Ku Klux Klan

Regarding the KKK's upcoming rally, I have some questions and comments.

Klan spokesmen say they will be protesting illegal immigration. I agree with them on that.

However, what is the Klan's stance on legal immigration - particularly those immigrants who come to this country from non-Anglo nations?

Grand Dragon Steven Edwards of the Empire Knights was quoted as saying, "We all were immigrants at one time, but people should assimilate to this country and our ways and our culture."

Which ways and culture? White Americans'? How about immigrants assimilating to the ways and culture of black Americans? Or Korean Americans? Or Hispanic Americans? Why must they lose their native traditions and take up "our ways and our culture"?

Immigrants should learn English for their own good. It is necessary for success in America.

Finally, I agree with Abel Bosquez, president of LULAC's local branch. He said Amarilloans should ignore the Klan rally. After all, what they want is publicity, at least when they aren't burning crosses in someone's yard. I say let's not give them what they want. Ignore them.

This includes the media.

The Klansmen are using the media for free publicity, and the media should tell them, "Tough luck, Bozos! We are not your tools."